The Freedom Press
Hyderabad, Oct 26: The Telangana Excise Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a professional photographer for allegedly possessing and attempting to sell MDMA near the Khajaguda–Nanakramguda service road in Kondapur. Two other accused are reportedly absconding.
The arrested person, identified as Akula Sai Ram, a photographer and videographer residing in Manikonda, was allegedly preparing to sell the drug when the STF team intercepted him. Officials seized 4.45 grams of MDMA, a Volkswagen Polo car, a digital weighing scale and two premium mobile phones during the operation.
According to officials, Sai Ram had allegedly purchased the drug for ₹25,000 and was selling it at ₹10,000 per gram to make a profit. The authorities are investigating the suspected drug supply network and the accused’s alleged links with other individuals.
The two alleged associates, identified as Ramireddy Mahesh Reddy and Tandra Harischandra, remain absconding. All three are reportedly natives of Rajahmundry in Andhra Pradesh.
Further investigation is underway to trace the absconding accused and establish the source of the seized narcotics.
